On August 20, Congressman Rigell met with more than 50 business leaders to discuss the impact that coastal energy could have on our economy, education system, public infrastructure and national security.

Chamber paid tribute to 150 service members from the region on August 8 as a part of its biannual Military Recognition Reception. United States Congressman Rob Wittman served as the event's keynote speaker.

On July 30-31, Bryan K. Stephens, Hampton Roads Chamber President & CEO, and Jim Carroll, Vice President for Small Business for the Chamber and Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads (SBDC), were joined by Mark Johnson, Community Development Manager for SunTrust Bank, and Zack Miller, Managing Director of HATCH, for a visit to the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce to evaluate their Propel program.

Danielson discussed the Presidents Climate Action Plan and Department of Energy efforts to reduce energy use, and ways they could work with the business community to improve efficiency across the board.